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Name: Serial killers
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Author: David Lester

Psychologist David Lester, a leading authority on death in suicide and homicide, evaluates the possibility of a dependable psychological profile for serial killers. By combining documented case histories of notable serial murderers with behavioral research, he separates fact from myth and offers an evidence‑based assessment that serves criminologists, psychologists, sociologists, law enforcement, and true crime enthusiasts.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Psychology/General Psychology

Authors: David Lester

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